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Course Information
Course Number/Section BA 3361.005
Course Title Introduction to Organizational Behavior
Term Fall 2010: August 19, 2010 to December 15, 2010
Days & Times Mondays & Wednesdays 1:30‐2:45 PM
Location SOM 2.717
Professor Contact Information
Professor Mr. Charles F. Hazzard
Office Phone 972‐883‐5956
Email Address charlie.hazzard@utdallas.edu
Blog Address http://charlie‐hazzard.blogspot.com
Office Location SOM 2.413
Office Hours Wednesday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and by appointment
Course Description
This class is meant to provide you with an introduction to the field of Organizational Behavior.
Over the semester we will cover a number of topics at the individual, group and organizational
level of analysis. We will be discussing your role in the organization as an organizational citizen
– covering a wide range of topics from how to get along with others in the organization to
ethical responsibility. The class will be conducted using a variety of methods including lectures,
exercises, cases, class discussions, and videos. Since this is an upper level course, we will expect
a great deal of participation from you in the form of class discussions.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes
After taking this class, students should be able to:
1) Describe team processes and explain the characteristics associated with team performance.
2) Develop an understanding of ethical and value related issues as they relate to human
behavior in organizations and be able to apply this knowledge to make ethical and
responsible decisions.
3) Explain and apply major theoretical scholarly approaches, empirical findings, and historical
trends in Organizational Behavior.
4) Demonstrate an understanding of how diversity affects the workplace environment and
develop some strategies to bridge differences to capitalize on the benefits of
multiculturalism.
5) Throughout the course, how environmental and sustainability issues impact organizational
culture will also be examined.
Week Points
1 Syllabus & Class Overview
Class Participation Required 50
A continuing emphasis will pertain to ethical business practices,
** Discussion
as well as corporate social and environmental impacts.
Random In‐class Quizzes, covering only in‐class material Required 100
Organizational Behavior v1.1 (Talya Bauer, Berrin Erdogan)
1 Chapter 1: Organizational Behavior
2 Chapter 2: Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity
3 Chapter 3: Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception
4 Chapter 4: Individual Attitudes and Behaviors
5 Chapter 5: Theories of Motivation
** Schedule is subject to change by Professor Hazzard at the discretion of Professor Hazzard
Organizational Behavior v1.1 (Talya Bauer, Berrin Erdogan)
6 Chapter 6: Designing a Motivating Work Environment
7 Chapter 7: Managing Stress and Emotions
8 Chapter 8: Communication
9 Chapter 9: Managing Groups and Teams
What are the environmental, social, and ethical considerations?
** Discussion
What are the costs?
10 Chapter 10: Conflict and Negotiations
What are the environmental, social, and ethical considerations?
** Discussion
What are the benefits?
** Schedule is subject to change by Professor Hazzard at the discretion of Professor Hazzard
Organizational Behavior v1.1 (Talya Bauer, Berrin Erdogan)
11 Chapter 11: Making Decisions
12 Chapter 12: Leading People Within Organizations
13 Chapter 13: Power and Politics
14 Chapter 14: Organizational Structure and Change
15 Chapter 15: Organizational Culture
16 Open
Total REQUIRED
450
Points
** Schedule is subject to change by Professor Hazzard at the discretion of Professor Hazzard
The University of Texas at Dallas recognizes the value and efficiency of communication between
faculty/staff and students through electronic mail. At the same time, email raises some issues
concerning security and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. The university
encourages all official student email correspondence be sent only to a student’s U.T. Dallas
email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates
from a UTD student account. This allows the university to maintain a high degree of confidence
in the identity of all individual corresponding and the security of the transmitted information.
UTD furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication
with university personnel. The Department of Information Resources at U.T. Dallas provides a
method for students to have their U.T. Dallas mail forwarded to other accounts.
Withdrawal from Class
The administration of this institution has set deadlines for withdrawal of any college‐level
courses. These dates and times are published in that semester's course catalog. Administration
procedures must be followed. It is the student's responsibility to handle withdrawal
requirements from any class. In other words, I cannot drop or withdraw any student. You must
do the proper paperwork to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if
you choose not to attend the class once you are enrolled.
Student Grievance Procedures
Procedures for student grievances are found in Title V, Rules on Student Services and Activities,
of the university’s Handbook of Operating Procedures.
In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other
fulfillments of academic responsibility, it is the obligation of the student first to make a serious
effort to resolve the matter with Professor Hazzard, supervisor, administrator, or committee
with whom the grievance originates (hereafter called “the respondent”). Individual faculty
members retain primary responsibility for assigning grades and evaluations. If the matter
cannot be resolved at that level, the grievance must be submitted in writing to the respondent
with a copy of the respondent’s School Dean. If the matter is not resolved by the written
response provided by the respondent, the student may submit a written appeal to the School
Dean. If the grievance is not resolved by the School Dean’s decision, the student may make a
written appeal to the Dean of Graduate or Undergraduate Education, and the deal will appoint
and convene an Academic Appeals Panel. The decision of the Academic Appeals Panel is final.
The results of the academic appeals process will be distributed to all involved parties.
Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the Dean of
Students, where staff members are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and
regulations.
The University of Texas at Dallas will excuse a student from class or other required activities for
the travel to and observance of a religious holy day for a religion whose places of worship are
exempt from property tax under Section 11.20, Tax Code, Texas Code Annotated.
The student is encouraged to notify Professor Hazzard or activity sponsor as soon as possible
regarding the absence, preferably in advance of the assignment. The student, so excused, will
be allowed to take the exam or complete the assignment within a reasonable time after the
absence: a period equal to the length of the absence, up to a maximum of one week. A student
who notifies Professor Hazzard and completes any missed exam or assignment may not be
penalized for the absence. A student who fails to complete the exam or assignment within the
prescribed period may receive a failing grade for that exam or assignment.
If a student or an Professor Hazzard disagrees about the nature of the absence [i.e., for the
purpose of observing a religious holy day] or if there is similar disagreement about whether the
student has been given a reasonable time to complete any missed assignments or examinations,
either the student or Professor Hazzard may request a ruling from the chief executive officer of
the institution, or his or her designee. The chief executive officer or designee must take into
account the legislative intent of TEC 51.911(b), and the student and Professor Hazzard will abide
by the decision of the chief executive officer or designee.
Off‐Campus Instruction and Course Activities
Off‐campus, out‐of‐state, and foreign instruction and activities are subject to state law and
University policies and procedures regarding travel and risk‐related activities. Information
regarding these rules and regulations may be found at the website address given below.
Additional information is available from the office of the school dean.
(http://www.utdallas.edu/Business Affairs/Travel_Risk_Activities.htm)